The District 153 school board approved a $15.46 million 2020 levy at its Nov. 23 meeting. It reflects a 3% increase over the previous year.
In a report to the board, John Gibson, chief school business manager, said the levy stays within the 2.3% Consumer Price Index increase. It maximizes the tax rates for all budget funds, such as the education, operations and maintenance, special education and transportation. It also increases the Bond & Interest…
